Mecklenburg County Government
Part Time Accounting Technician (19hr/week)- Park Operations
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games, and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, changing to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and unique partnerships.
Position Summary Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Accounting Technician to the team! This position will work directly with our Park Operations Division performing general accounting functions. This includes but is not limited to completing requisitions for received project quotes, P‑card reconciliations, purchase orders, and invoice tracking. In addition, this position will maintain communication with Park Operations supervisors and managers regarding deposit reconciliations. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and have experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable roles. This part‑time position will work approximately 19 hours per week, which will include varying days and hours between 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures
Experience utilizing Advantage accounting software
Essential Functions
Plan and implement daily operational tasks for assigned specialized accounting function such as grants administration; also perform general accounting and fiscal work for other division accounting functions.
Establish effective working relationships with internal and external parties and provide information and assistance regarding program policies and procedures.
Receive, process financial documents for assigned accounting functions; review documents; ensure accuracy; complete with appropriate information such as account codes and assigning vendor numbers.
Enter information into automated financial information systems and submit for processing.
Prepare and process invoices/bills for County services, receipts for incoming payments and revenues; ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coding.
Accept and post payments for assigned programs/functions, and prepare receipts.
Monitor accounting activities and compare with established budgets and/or projections.
Prepare reports of accounting activities such as grant reporting summaries, reports of budget deviations, revenue and sales reports, revenues and expenditures reports.
Establish and maintain accounting information in the automated financial information systems; post information and perform data entry for accounting transactions; maintain automated files and databases; process data to produce accounting documents and retrieve data for reports and/or records.
Reconcile accounting transactions and documentation, bank statements and the general ledger for assigned accounts and/or accounting functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of accounting or administrative work for an assigned area.
Education Associate’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
Computer Skills Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge
Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
Business math concepts.
Filing and record‑keeping principles.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Modern office technology.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Abilities
Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting.
Applied Learning: assimilating and applying new job‑related information in a timely manner.
Communication: clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Decision Making: identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probably consequences.
Work Standards: setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence.
Work Environment Works in an office setting with moderate noise.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games, and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, changing to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and unique partnerships.
Position Summary Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Accounting Technician to the team! This position will work directly with our Park Operations Division performing general accounting functions. This includes but is not limited to completing requisitions for received project quotes, P‑card reconciliations, purchase orders, and invoice tracking. In addition, this position will maintain communication with Park Operations supervisors and managers regarding deposit reconciliations. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and have experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable roles. This part‑time position will work approximately 19 hours per week, which will include varying days and hours between 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures
Experience utilizing Advantage accounting software
Essential Functions
Plan and implement daily operational tasks for assigned specialized accounting function such as grants administration; also perform general accounting and fiscal work for other division accounting functions.
Establish effective working relationships with internal and external parties and provide information and assistance regarding program policies and procedures.
Receive, process financial documents for assigned accounting functions; review documents; ensure accuracy; complete with appropriate information such as account codes and assigning vendor numbers.
Enter information into automated financial information systems and submit for processing.
Prepare and process invoices/bills for County services, receipts for incoming payments and revenues; ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coding.
Accept and post payments for assigned programs/functions, and prepare receipts.
Monitor accounting activities and compare with established budgets and/or projections.
Prepare reports of accounting activities such as grant reporting summaries, reports of budget deviations, revenue and sales reports, revenues and expenditures reports.
Establish and maintain accounting information in the automated financial information systems; post information and perform data entry for accounting transactions; maintain automated files and databases; process data to produce accounting documents and retrieve data for reports and/or records.
Reconcile accounting transactions and documentation, bank statements and the general ledger for assigned accounts and/or accounting functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of accounting or administrative work for an assigned area.
Education Associate’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
Computer Skills Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge
Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
Business math concepts.
Filing and record‑keeping principles.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Modern office technology.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Abilities
Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting.
Applied Learning: assimilating and applying new job‑related information in a timely manner.
Communication: clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Decision Making: identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probably consequences.
Work Standards: setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence.
Work Environment Works in an office setting with moderate noise.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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